This compact, urban backyard was in desperate need of privacy. We created a series of outdoor rooms, privacy screens, and lush plantings all with an Asian-inspired design sense. Elements include a covered outdoor lounge room, sun decks, rock gardens, shade garden, evergreen plant screens, and raised boardwalk to connect the various outdoor spaces. The finished space feels like a true backyard oasis.

Garden living space

Pineapple Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic garden in Kent with decking.

York - Private Garden

Yorkshire Garden Designer

Design ideas for an australian native traditional backyard formal garden in Other with a garden path and decking.

House in Angel

Studio 30 Architects

A comprehensive renovation and extension of a Grade 2 Listed Building within the Cross Street Conservation Area in Islington, London. The extension of this listed property involved sensitive negotiations with the planning authorities to secure a successful outcome. Once secured, this project involved extensive remodelling throughout and the construction of a part two storey extension to the rear to create dramatic living accommodation that spills out into the garden behind. The renovation and terracing of the garden adds to the spatial qualities of the internal and external living space. A master suite in the converted loft completed the works, releasing views across the surrounding London rooftops.

Terraced Garden

Belsize Gardens

This is an example of a contemporary garden in Other with a retaining wall and decking.

Austin Lakefront Residence

The Garden Design Studio

www.seeinseeout.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Austin with a garden path and decking.

Melville courtyards

Cultivart Landscape Design

ron tan
This is an example of a small tropical courtyard full sun garden in Perth with decking and a water feature.

Traumterrasse mit maritimen Flair

Blöchle und Schwaller GbR

Die Dorfkirche bildet eine schöne Kulisse zur der Terrasse mit dem Wasserbecken
Mid-sized beach style side yard full sun formal garden in Stuttgart with with privacy feature and decking for summer.

LONDON Richmond

Cityscapers

A lush contemporary garden divided into five mini-gardens with built in bench seats.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard garden in London with decking.

Gärten gestalten!

Beach style garden in Dusseldorf with with privacy feature, decking and a wood fence.

Simple Sophistication

Mom's Design Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury side yard partial sun driveway for summer in Minneapolis with with path, decking and a metal fence.

Lawnless & Vibrant Full Yard Remodel

Blue Hibiscus Gardens

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional front yard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with with raised garden bed, decomposed granite and a wood fence.

A small family garden with everything

Jane Harries Garden Designs

The sunsail set up over the decking area, which faces southwest.
Photo of an eclectic backyard full sun garden for summer in Other with decking.

Oakleigh East Garden

Kath Baggaley Garden Design

The addition of the pergola and deck (where once there was a cramped ugly tiled porch) add to the appeal. A combination of drought tolerant perennials flourish here including Salvia leucantha, clipped Browalia and Gaillardias. The metal obelisks support floxgloves and delphiniums in spring.

Front yard landscape design and installation

DRC Landscaping LLC

Inspiration for a desert look front yard full sun xeriscape in Las Vegas with decomposed granite.

Hillsborough Estate Garden

Kristen Rudger Landscape Design

Design ideas for an expansive backyard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with decomposed granite.

Mahogany Island #4

Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.

Our client contracted us to design and build a functional and interesting water front project that had to be family friendly!! They wanted a cozy fire pit area that also contained a 3 piece natural rock bubbler. They also wanted a spa area with lounger space for sunbathing as well as a beach area for sandcastles and beach toy storage. No expense was spared with a custom pergola, natural rock retaining and steps as well as landscape lighting and well placed trees and shrubs. Concrete edge and aggregate beds make for a low maintenance dream yard!!

Apartment 34 Traditional Modern

Growsgreen Landscape Design

More beautiful shadows and light. The feeling of this garden for me is calm but interesting. Grounded but airy. Please note the gradient spacing I used on the beam screens.

2020 NARI CotY Award Winning Residential Landscape Design/Outdoor Living

National Association of the Remodeling Industry

Williams Property Solutions, LLC, Madison, Wisconsin, 2020 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Landscape Design/Outdoor Living Under $100,000
Midcentury backyard partial sun garden in Other with decking.

Los Altos Hillside - Landscaping

AK Design

Modern drought-tolerant and full sun front yard with concrete steps, cedar siding deck, river rock pebbles, and mulch in Los Altos.
Large modern front yard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with with path and decking for winter.

Garden Design Ideas with Decomposed Granite and Decking

Get Inspired by Gardens on Houzz

A lot of the time when you get home from a long day at work, all you want to do is wind down. Where better to do this than in your very own garden at home? If you do it right, a great garden design can send you right into holiday mode. But where to start? There’s so many styles to choose from when it comes to garden design. Whether you want to create a tropical, modern, contemporary, beach style or country garden - or something else entirely - the large garden image gallery on Houzz has got you covered. Get inspired and collect your ideas to narrow down your desired garden style and features.

How to Create a Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a garden and if it’s appropriate for your climate. You may want to consider adding a deck or other landscaping features, but the plants you choose will mostly dictate your style and what kind of ongoing maintenance is required. Don’t worry if your backyard isn’t very spacious - there are many plants that can thrive even in a small space and allow you to turn your space into a little paradise of your own, regardless of size.

Decide which plants to use

The greenery you choose is critical to your look. For example, if you’re trying to create a tropical garden palm trees and bamboo are your go-to options. Other popular options are golden cane palm trees and fern for ground cover. From there you can add some colour with bright flowers like frangipani, hibiscus or bromeliads. All these are actually quite hardy plants, so once established, your tropical garden is actually quite easy to maintain. Use this structure and apply it to your style. Research which plants you need to set your base for a garden and go from there.

Add some decor

If the plants don’t quite do it for you yet, or if you want to add some extra wow-factor, consider adding some extra features. Even if you can’t accommodate a swimming pool, hot tub or pond, you could look at smaller water features. Simple rocks can also have a great effect, while statues and gnomes will add some extra character. Don’t forget to add some furniture so you have a nice place to sit and enjoy your garden!

Need some help?

Once you know what you want your garden to look like, it may be hard to make it a reality on your own. If that is the case for you, consider consulting a professional to help you with your garden design. Every photo you find on Houzz will lead you to the local pro that did the job, so you won’t have a problem picking the perfect person to help! Whether you need a gardener in Brisbane, a landscape architect in Melbourne or a fireplace installer in Sydney, you can be sure to find one on Houzz.